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During most of 2023 we highlighted one updated rebuttal per week, output from our quite productive Rebuttal Update Factory. Cranky Uncle learned a few new languages during the year and we could add several handbook translations. But there was a lot more to keep us busy during the year! As in previous recaps, this one is divided into several sections:
"At the time of this writing, it is difficult to avoid the realization that one side of politics — mainly in the U.S. but also elsewhere — appears more threatened by research into misinformation than by the risks to democracy arising from misinformation itself."
"...adds to the mounting evidence against familiarity backfire effects and has implications for vaccination communications and the design of debunking interventions." Individuals often continue to rely on misinformation in their reasoning and decision making even after it has been corrected.
As policymakers look ahead, they must find a way to balance the need for inclusive resilience with the imperative for meaningful reform.
"It's important to challenge and debunk misinformation in a positive, constructive manner." - Stephan Lewandowsky Developed by a team of scientists and volunteers from many academic disciplines, this handbook is designed to arm people with practical tips, information, and evidence grounded in behavioural science to talk about COVID-19 vaccines, constructively challenge associated myths, and allay fears. The handbook, which could be of use to journalists, doctors, nurses, policymakers, researchers, teachers, students, parents, and others, is self-contained but also provides access to a living...